October 28, 2014

Ecopsychology Program Director advises on the recent Oregon Climate and Health Profile report

Climate change affects our relationships. There is a need to support people as they come to grips with increasing uncertainties. 

Ecopsychology program co-director Thomas Doherty was an advisor on the recent Oregon Climate and Health Profile report.

Quoted on page 75, Dr. Doherty says: “Climate change affects our relationships. For parents, this includes thoughts about how to best provide for our children. There is a need to support people as they come to grips with increasing uncertainties. There is a need to support those taking a lead and there is need to support those who are feeling alarm, alienation or despair.”   

Click here to read the entire report